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Kendyl Lindaman

Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame

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The 2012 Ankeny softball team was already blessed with a handful of stars. But when eighth grader Kendyl Lindaman joined the team's lineup, the Hawkettes became nearly unbeatable. Lindaman set a Class 5A tournament record with three home runs while helping Ankeny to the 13th state championship in school history. She was named the captain of the … [Read more...] about Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)

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Ankeny softball star Jenny Voss wanted to end her high school career with another state championship in the summer of 1996. When she found out that legendary coach Dick Rasmussen was going to retire at the end of the season, her motivation to win soared even higher. "After finding out he was retiring, all the things--big and small--just meant that much … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)

Back for extra season, Florida’s Lindaman earns all-SEC second-team honors

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Kendyl Lindaman is making the most of her extra season of collegiate eligibility. The Florida softball star, who returned to the field this season as a graduate player after the 2020 campaign was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been named to the all-SEC second team as a utility/designated player. She was one of five Gators to be honored by the … [Read more...] about Back for extra season, Florida’s Lindaman earns all-SEC second-team honors

Florida’s Lindaman named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America of the Year

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Ankeny native Kendyl Lindaman isn't just one of the best college softball players in the country. She's one of the smartest, too. Lindaman became Florida's latest player to receive College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America of the Year. CoSIDA announced the award earlier this month along with their Academic … [Read more...] about Florida’s Lindaman named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America of the Year

WELCOME BACK!: Lindaman officially announces her return to Gator Nation

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Florida softball standout and Ankeny native Kendyl Lindaman had already told Ankeny Fanatic of her plans to return next season, but her tweet on Saturday makes it official. "Being a part of Gator Nation has given me a lifetime of unforgettable memories and after receiving the news that our season was over, I was not ready for these memories to end," she … [Read more...] about WELCOME BACK!: Lindaman officially announces her return to Gator Nation

Iowa’s Doocy, Florida’s Lindaman planning to return for 2021 season

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March 12 was a day that Allison Doocy will never forget. Kendyl Lindaman likely won't, either. Both former Ankeny softball stars were in the state of Florida on that Thursday when they found out that their season had been cancelled by the NCAA due to the coronavirus. Lindaman and her Florida teammates were preparing for a weekend series against Baylor … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Doocy, Florida’s Lindaman planning to return for 2021 season

Lindaman, Gators survive in extra innings, advance to World Series

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When Kendyl Lindaman was a record-setting slugger for the Ankeny Centennial softball team, she was often intentionally walked by opposing pitchers, occasionally even when the bases were loaded. After becoming one of the top hitters in Division I first at Minnesota and now at Florida, Lindaman has not been walked nearly as much. The junior catcher and … [Read more...] about Lindaman, Gators survive in extra innings, advance to World Series

Lindaman, Gators move closer to Women’s College World Series berth

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Kendyl Lindaman and the Florida softball team are just one win away from advancing to the Women's College World Series. Lindaman hit an RBI double in the first inning and the fifth-seeded Gators went on to defeat 12th-seeded Tennessee, 3-0, in the opening game of an NCAA Super Regional on Friday in Gainesville. Game Two of the best-of-three series will … [Read more...] about Lindaman, Gators move closer to Women’s College World Series berth

Lindaman blasts homer against former team, leads Gators to 2-0 victory

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Kendyl Lindaman knew what pitch to expect from Minnesota's Amber Fiser. And she didn't miss it. Lindaman slugged a two-run homer in the first inning to provide the game's only runs as sixth-ranked Florida defeated the No. 20 Gophers, 2-0, in a top-25 softball showdown on Wednesday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville. Lindaman, a former … [Read more...] about Lindaman blasts homer against former team, leads Gators to 2-0 victory

Two-time B1G Player of the Year Lindaman headed to Florida

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Kendyl Lindaman has decided to move from Dinkytown to Gainesville. One of the best collegiate softball players in the country, Lindaman announced her decision on Friday to transfer to the University of Florida. The former Ankeny Centennial catcher had previously submitted her name into a national transfer database, signaling her intention to transfer away … [Read more...] about Two-time B1G Player of the Year Lindaman headed to Florida

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Gray, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior forward Megan Gray was named to the Class 3A all-tournament team after helping the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to its second state title in three years on Saturday. She scored a goal and also had an assist as the top-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 2 Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final at Cownie Soccer Complex. Gray finished the season with a … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Gray, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Lindaman competes for spot on USA Softball Women’s National Team

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The game of softball has taken Kendyl Lindaman to a lot of different places. In 2020, it could take her to the Olympics in Tokyo. "It's always been my dream to play in the Olympics, and I think this would be a great start...making this team," Lindaman said on Sunday as she tried to catch a connecting flight in Chicago for the USA Softball Women's … [Read more...] about Lindaman competes for spot on USA Softball Women’s National Team